Indian Chickpeas Makes 4 cups (1 L) Once you've discovered curry pastes, you'll enjoy the ease with which you can put together a vegetable, lentil, or bean curry. Even the mild pastes are hot enough for many people. The Patak's brand is our favourite. Use a little or...
Tomato Herb Dressing Makes 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) This healthful, low-oil dressing can be varied according to your preferred herbs—for example, dill, oregano, or marjoram on their own or in combination. If you use dried herbs, use one-third the amount of the fresh herbs...
Blueberry Mince Tarts or Pies Makes 30 tarts or two 8 × 1 1/4-inch (20 × 3 cm) open-face pies There are several ways to roll out the dough for these tarts or pies. You can use two clean plastic produce bags cut along two sides and opened up to create two sheets. Or...
Shiitake Mushroom Miso Soup Makes 7 1/2 cups (1.875 L) Most people believe that miso originated in Japan, but it can be traced back to China, to as early as the fourth century. Miso is a dark, rich, fermented paste made from beans (usually soybeans) and grain. It...
Portobello Mushrooms with Marjoram and Balsamic Makes 3 cups (750 mL) A portobello mushroom is a mature cremini mushroom. Once the small brown cremini grows to about 4 or 6 inches (10 or 15 cm) in diameter, it is deemed to be a portobello. These are known in France as...
Spicy Peanut Sauce Makes 1 3/4 cups (435 mL) Peanut sauce is widely used in Thai, Indonesian, Malaysian, Vietnamese, and Chinese cuisines. It can be made mild or hot by adjusting the amount of garlic, ginger, or chili paste. This delectable blend can be used as a...
Multi-Coloured Bean and Vegetable Salad Makes 6 cups (1.5 L) Enjoy different-coloured beans in this salad, perhaps trying others beyond those listed below. When chlorophyll-containing green vegetables are immersed in acids such as lemon juice or vinegar, their lovely...
Ginger Lemon Adzuki Beans Makes 5 cups (1.25 L) Genetic evidence suggests that adzuki beans originated in the Himalayas. These reddish beans have been used for thousands of years in Chinese, Korean, and Japanese cuisine as a low-fat source of protein, iron, zinc,...
Serrano Chili and Cilantro Dressing Makes 3/4 cup (185 mL) This versatile recipe can be used as a salad dressing, or served with Vietnamese Salad Roll, International Roll-Ups, Timesaving Tacos, or Baked Potato and Fixin's Bar. It also makes an excellent sauce for...
White Bean, Olive, and Thyme Spread Makes 2 1/4 cups (560 mL) Common white beans include navy, great northern, and cannellini (white kidney) beans. These often are used in soups, casseroles, and baked with tomato sauce. Try any of these white beans in this spread and...
Whole-Wheat Pancakes Makes eight or nine 4-inch (10 cm) pancakes These light pancakes are free of eggs, dairy, and (if you wish) soy. Serve them with your choice of toppings, such as Apple Cinnamon Topping, fresh fruit, or maple syrup. 1 cup (250 mL) whole-wheat...
Blueberry Mince Tart or Pie Filling Makes 8 cups (2 L) filling, for 30 tarts or two 8-inch (20 cm) pies Blueberries and cranberries are combined in this mouth-watering, light tart or pie filling. If you use frozen blueberries, the yield will be a little less because...